Oliver Edwards' Flytyers Masterclass Hb [Hardcover]

Oliver Edwards (Author)

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Flytyers Masterclass describes and illustrates the tying of a series of "essential" patterns. Oliver Edwards has achieved international acclaim not only for his flytying talents but also for his extra ordinary ability to convey his knowledge on paper. Both dry and subsurface patterns are presented in life-size, step-by-step progressive drawings, making them easy to follow. Included are informative histories of where the patterns can be found as well as what materials are necessary to duplicate their appearance. Many new tying techniques are clearly explained and entomological information about each insect is presented without being overly technical. Flytyers Masterclass provides the flyfisherman with a concise overview of the fundamentals required for successful flytying. By learning the art of flytying, the flytyer will enjoy outsmarting even the most elusive trout with a fly created by his own hand. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Merlin Unwin Books (December 31, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1873674082
• ISBN-13: 978-1873674086
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,574,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise and very effective, April 23, 2002

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Former Rater (Nowhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flytyers Masterclass (Paperback)

Mr. Edwards little guide was recommended to me by the good folks at the Los Pinos fly shop in Albuquerque. I am grateful.

This book shows how to tie very effective and substantially more representative flies & nymphs with about as much time at the vise as the common dressings require.

The best thing about the dressings and their descriptions is that any tier can master the techniques due to their clarity of illustration and step-by-step instructions in the text.

I finally have a "killing" Rhyacophila (green caddis) larva that I can lose to rocks and other debris (fished correctly, this will always happen)without regret. I can tie 20 of these in an hour and the hook costs more than the dressing!

E. H. (Polly) Rosborough's pioneering work is clear in this dressing.

There are twenty different dressings included in the Masterclass and dozens of clear illustrations penned by Mr. John Roberts. A first class addition to any library.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oliver Edwards Really Knows His Bugs!, November 6, 2001

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William Scott Bowler (Kooskia, ID United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flytyers Masterclass (Paperback)

As a life long fly fisher, I really have to hand it to Oliver Edwards respecting his first book on the subject of fly tying. Mr. Edwards is a professional fly tier and is a regular contributor in several British periodicals and web sites focusing on fly-fishing. The stories are noteworthy regarding how he came to develop the patterns in his book. He is very through in his description of each pattern including well-drawn step by step instruction. I also have been tying flies since I was a child and find his wit and experience a benefit. In his words, "90% of the fish are caught by 10% of the fishermen". His book will help you to be in the top 10%.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Master The Masterclass!, November 29, 1999

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Darren Swales (Kennesaw, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flytyers Masterclass (Paperback)

All I can say is Brilliant. I have been tying for over half my life and still love learning! Oliver produces not only beatiful, but extremely effective creations. Its a pity there are only 20 patterns! I would encourage any tyer to have a go at these patterns and produce tight lines !